proverb – Learning English and Japanese

Toru Feb 09, 2024Feb 11, 2024 Chinese Classic of Poetry, gem, misbehaviors, mistakes, mountain, Polish, proverb, reflection, stone, tazan no ishi

Tazan no Ishi (他山の石 – Drawing a Lesson)

Tazan no Ishi 他山の石 The mistakes and misbehaviors of others can be used as materials to polish oneself and for Read More

Culture Education Essay Idiom Japanese tradition Language Proverb Uncorrected

Toru Feb 08, 2024Feb 11, 2024 before, exist, futile, Japanese, Kōkai Saki ni Tatazu, lesson, literal meaning, proverb, regret

Kōkai Saki ni Tatazu (後悔先に立たず – Repentance Comes too Late)

Kōkai Saki ni Tatazu 後悔先に立たず No matter how much one regrets after making a mistake, it is impossible to undo Read More

Culture Essay Idiom Japanese tradition Kanji Language Proverb Uncorrected

Toru Feb 07, 2024Feb 11, 2024 hardships, idiom, Japanese, Jinsei Yama Ari Tani Ari, joys, life, mountain, proverb, valley

Jinsei Yama Ari Tani Ari (人生山あり谷あり – Life Has Its Ups and Downs)

Jinsei Yama Ari Tani Ari 人生山あり谷あり In a long life, there are hardships as well as joys. 長い人生、つらいこともあれば、楽しいこともあります。 This idea Read More

Communication Culture Essay Etymology Idiom Japanese tradition Language Proverb Uncorrected

Toru Feb 01, 2024Feb 11, 2024 cause, Chinese Buddhist text, Fayuan Zhulin, gateway to misfortune, idiom, Japanese, Kuchi wa Wazawai no Moto, misfortune, mouth, proverb

Kuchi wa Wazawai no Moto (口は災いの元 – Out of the Mouth Comes Evil)

Kuchi wa Wazawai no Moto 口は災いの元 Carelessly saying what you think can lead to unexpected and disastrous outcomes. 不用意に発言すると、思いがけず災難な結果を招くことがあります。 The Read More

Culture Education Essay History Idiom Japanese tradition Language Proverb Uncorrected

Toru Jan 27, 2024Jan 29, 2024 calligrapher, calligraphy, culture, education, Heian period, Japanese, Kūkai, mistakes, proverb

Kōbō mo Fude no Ayamari (弘法も筆の誤り – Even Homer Sometimes Nods): Part 1

Kōbō mo Fude no Ayamari: Part 1 弘法も筆の誤り Part 1 Yesterday, I introduced the proverb saru mo ki kara ochiru Read More

Culture Essay Idiom Japanese tradition Language Proverb Uncorrected

Toru Jan 26, 2024Jan 29, 2024 fall, infallible, Japan, mistake, monkey, proverb, saru mo ki kara ochiru, tree

Saru mo Ki kara Ochiru (猿も木から落ちる – No One Is Infallible)

Saru mo Ki kara Ochiru 猿も木から落ちる Even the most skilled people in their field sometimes make mistakes. どんなにその道に優れている人でも、たまには失敗することがあります。 Proverbs describing Read More